Drug alert: 48 out of 1497 samples declared as NSQ in March 2023

Last Updated on October 7, 2024 by The Health Master

Download the list of NSQ samples for March 2023, the link is given below: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has declared 48 drug samples out of a total of 1497 drug samples tested as not of standard quality (NSQ) and none as misbranded or spurious during the month of March 2023.

NSQ List is given below

Out of the 1497 samples tested during the month, 1449 samples came out with standard quality, while 48 samples were declared as not of standard quality (NSQ) & none declared as misbranded, and none as spurious.

None of the samples were identified as spurious and none declared as adulterated during the month. Every month, the drug regulator comes up with a list of drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics that are declared not of standard quality / spurious / adulterated / misbranded, every month.

During the month of February 2023, the authorities tested 1251 samples, out of which 1192 samples were tested as of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 59 and none as misbranded and none as spurious.

During the month of January 2023, the authorities tested 1348 samples, out of which 1281 samples were tested as of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 67 and none as misbranded and none as spurious.

During the month of December 2022, the authorities tested 1375 samples, out of which 1305 samples were tested as of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 70 and none as misbranded and none as spurious.

During the month of November 2022, the authorities tested 1487 samples, out of which 1404 samples were tested as of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 83 and none as misbranded and none as spurious.

During the month of October 2022, the authorities tested 1280 samples, out of which 1230 samples were tested as of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 50 and none as misbranded and none as spurious.

During the month of September, 2022, the authorities tested 1456 samples, out of which 1397 samples were tested as of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 59 and none as misbranded and none as spurious.

During the month of August, 2022, the authorities tested 1330 samples, out of which 1285 samples were tested as of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 45 and none as misbranded and none as spurious.

During the month of July, 2022, the authorities tested 1337 samples, out of which 1283 samples were tested as of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 53 and one as misbranded and none as spurious.

During the month of June, 2022, the authorities tested 1096 samples, out of which 1070 samples were tested as of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 26 and none as misbranded and spurious.

The test samples were drawn by the zonal and sub-zonal offices of CDSCO, and tested in the drug testing laboratories i.e CDL, CDTLs & RDTLs in Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and Guwahati.

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List of Drugs declared as Not of Standard Quality/Spurious/Adulterated/Misbranded for the Month of March– 2023.

S.No	Name of Drugs/medical device/cosmetic s	Batch No./Date of Manufacture/Date of Expiry/Manufactured By	Reason for failure	Drawn By	From
1.	Telmirid-40 (Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg)	B. No.: RT220651 Mfg dt: 08/2022 Exp dt: 07/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Ridley Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., D- 1651, DSIDC, Indl. Complex, Narela, Delhi 110 040.	Dissolution	CDSCO, East Zone Kolkata	CDTL Kolkata
2.	Domperidone Tablets I.P. 10 mg	B. No.: 3100422 Mfg dt: 07/2022 Exp dt: 06/2025 Mfd by: M/s. Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited, Plot No. 14 II Phase, Peenya, Bengaluru – 560 058.	Related Substances	CDSCO East Zone Kolkata	CDTL Kolkata
3.	Pioglitazone Hydrochloride Tablets IP 30 mg	B. No.: GM21077 Mfg dt: 08/2021 Exp dt: 07/2023 Mfd by: M/s. Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., B-3, Dev Bhoomi Industrial Estate, Puhana Iqbalpur Road, Roorkee -247667 Uttarakhand..	Dissolution	CDSCO East Zone Kolkata	CDTL Kolkata
4.	Domperidone Tablets I.P. 10 mg	B. No.: T-2203140 Mfg dt: 03/2022 Exp dt: 02/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Rivpra Formulation Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 8, Sector -6A, I.I.E. Sidcul, Haridwar – 249 403 Uttarakhand.	Related Substances	CDSCO East Zone Kolkata	CDTL Kolkata
5.	Domperidone Tablets I.P. 10 mg	B. No.: T-2203139 Mfg dt: 03/2022 Exp dt: 02/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Rivpra Formulation Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 8, Sector -6A, I.I.E. Sidcul, Haridwar – 249 403 Uttarakhand.	Related Substances	CDSCO East Zone Kolkata	CDTL Kolkata
6.	Gabapentin Tablets I.P.	B. No.: 22S1GTB467 Mfg dt: 11/2022 Exp dt: 10/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No. 35-36, Sector- 6A, I.I.E (SIDCUL), Ranipur (BHEL), Haridwar – 249 403, Uttarakhand.	Related Substances	CDSCO East Zone Kolkata	CDTL Kolkata
7.	Gabon-300 Tablets (Gabapentin Tablets I.P.)	B. No.: MT225040 Mfg dt: 11/2022 Exp dt: 10/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Mascot Health Series Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 79, 80, Sec – 6A, I.I.E., (SIDCUL), Haridwar – 249 403, Uttarakhand, India.	Related Substances	CDSCO East Zone Kolkata	CDTL Kolkata
8.	Rolled Bandage (Non Sterilized, Size 15cm x 4 mts.)	B. No.: 637 Mfg dt: 03/2022 Exp dt: 02/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Disha Surgicals Pvt. Ltd., 145, Sai Puram, Delhi Road, Meerut – 250002 Uttar Pradesh.	Threads per dm (Warp & Weft), Weight in gm per m2 & Fluorescence	CDSCO West Zone Mumbai	CDTL Kolkata
9.	Absorbent Cotton Wool I.P.	B. No.: 636 Mfg dt: 10/2022 Exp dt: 2 years from Mfd by: M/s. Jajoo Surgicals Pvt. Ltd., Unit 1: 61A/62, Industrial Area No. 3, A.B. Road, Dewas -455001 (MP), India, Unit 2: 82-B-83C, Industrial Area No. 1, A.B. Road, Dewas – 455 001 (MP), India.	Surface Active Substances, Sinking Time & Sulphated ash	CDSCO West Zone Mumbai	CDTL Kolkata

10.	DACILON 0.5 (Dactinomycin for Injection USP 0.5 mg)	B. No.: DMI2243AC Mfg dt: 12/2022 Exp dt: 11/2025 Mfd by: M/s. Celon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Plot No.2, ALEAP Industrial Estate, Gajularamaram, Medchal Dist. 500090, Telangana State, India.	Appearance & Assay	CDSCO Hyderabad	CDTL Kolkata
11.	Rivastigmine Tartarate	B. No.: 20201201 Mfg dt: Nil Exp dt: Nil Mfd by: M/s. Nil	Identification Assay & Water	CDSCO Hyderabad	CDTL Kolkata
12.	Ritonavir	B. No.: Nil Mfg dt: Nil, Exp dt: Nil, Mfd by: M/s. Nil	Specific Optical Rotation, Water Content, Related Substances, Identification, Assay	CDSCO Hyderabad	CDTL Kolkata
13.	Iron and Folic Acid Tablets I.P.	B. No.: IQTZ-371 Mfg dt: 12/2022 Exp dt: 11/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Nestor Pharmaceuticals Limited, 11, Western Extension Area, Faridabad – 121 001, India.	Description, Assay and Uniformity of Content of Folic Acid	CDSCO Zonal Office Ahmedabad	CDTL Kolkata
14.	(DUCOLAX) Bisacodyl Tablet I.P. 5 mg	B. No.: 220259 Mfg dt: 02/2022 Exp dt: 01/2025 Mfd by: M/s. Modi Antibiotics, Plot No. 28, G.I.D.C., Odhav, Ahmedabad 382415, Gujarat.	Assay and Dissolution	CDSCO West Zone Mumbai	CDTL Kolkata
15.	ALGLIMET M1 (Glimepiride 1 mg & Metformin 500 mg Tablets SR)	B. No.: AT22068 Mfg dt: 03/2022 Exp dt: 02/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Alves Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Nangal Uperia, Swarghat Road, Nalagarh, Distt. Solan – 174 101, Himachal Pradesh, India	Assay and Dissolution of Glimepiride	CDSCO West Zone Mumbai	CDTL Kolkata
16.	Meswak (Toothpaste for complete Tooth and Gum Care)	B. No.: BM0637 Mfg dt: 07/2022 Exp dt: 07/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Dabur India Limited, Village Monakpur, Tehsil Baddi, Dist.: Solan , Himachal Pradesh –174 101	Total Bacterial Count and Test for Pathogens	CDSCO West Zone Mumbai	CDTL Kolkata
17.	MEROXIA Nano Injection 1 gm (Meropenem Injection I.P.)	B. No.: D220162 Mfg dt: 01/2022 Exp dt: 12/2023 Mfd by: M/s. Oscar Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Oskar House, Badi Majra, Yamunanagar – 135 001,Haryana.	Assay of Meropenem & Content of Sodium	CDSCO South Zone Chennai	CDL Kolkata
18.	Vitamin B Complex Tablets	B. No.: RT-220598 Mfg dt: 05/2022 Exp dt: 10/2023 Mfd by: M/s. Relief Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Khasra No. 72, Makhyali Dundi, Peerpura Road, Roorkee Bypass, Delhi Road, Manglour, Roorkee – 247656, Haridwar, Uttarakhand.	Description and Assay of Thiamine Hydrochloride	CDSCO North Zone Ghaziabad	CDL Kolkata
19.	APVIL (Pheniramine Maleate Tablets I.P.)	B. No.: RT220155 Mfg dt: 02/2022 Exp dt: 01/2025 Mfd by: M/s. Ridley Life Science Pvt. Ltd., D- 1651, DSIDC, Indl. Complex, Narela, Delhi 110040.	Assay of Pheniramine Maleate	CDSCO East Zone Kolkata	CDL Kolkata
20.	VASOCON 1 ml (Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection I.P.)	B. No.: KP85229 Mfg dt: 07/06/2022 Exp dt: 06/06/2023 Mfd by: M/s. Neon Laboratories Ltd., At Shantisthal, Plot No. 1- 5, At & post: Shirgaon, Tal Palghar, Dist. Thane – 401 407, Maharashtra.	Description and Particulate Matter	Drug Control Department Jammu & Kashmir	CDL Kolkata

21.	Hydrocort -100 (Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection I.P. 100 mg)	B. No.: AQH0039 Mfg dt: 07/2022 Exp dt: 06/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Aqua Vitoe Laboratories Plot No. 4, Village Kunjhal near Jharmajri Baddi, Dist. Solan 173205, Himachal Pradesh, India.	Clarity of Solution	Drug Control Department Jammu & Kashmir	CDL Kolkata
22.	Lycopene with Vitamins and Minerals Syrup (CARORICH Syrup)	B. No.: NL-22057 Mfg dt: 08/2022 Exp dt: 01/2024 Mfd by: M/s. H.L. Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 25, Ind. Area, Phase-II, Gagret-177 201, Himachal Pradesh.	Assay of Vitamin E Acetate.	Drug Control Department Himachal Pradesh	RDTL Chandigarh
23.	Aceclofenac, Paracetamol and Thiocolchicoside Tablets (ELFEN- TH4 TABLETS)	B. No.: T-220621 Mfg dt: 06/2022 Exp dt: 05/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Vilin Bio Med Ltd, Unit-II, Khasra No. 85, Madhopur Hazarathpur, Roorkee- 247667, Uttarakhand.	Assay of Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside	CDSCO North Zone	RDTL Chandigarh
24.	Vitamin C Injection IP and Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Niacinamide Injection (Eldervit-12)	B. No.: JBJM-099 Mfg dt: 11/2022 Exp dt: 10/2024 Mfd by: M/s. JBJM Parenterals Pvt. Ltd,, P- 24, Site-5, UPSIDC Industrial Area, Kasna, Greater Noida-201310, Uttar Pradesh.	Assay of Folic Acid.	CDSCO North Zone	RDTL Chandigarh
25.	Nirmatrelvir Tablets 150 mg and Ritonavir Tablets IP 100 mg Combipack (Primovir Tablets)	B. No.: (A) NR-2204 (B) RT- 2204 Mfg dt: 07/2022 Exp dt: 06/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Neutral Code: HP/06/176, Marketed by: Astrica HealthCare Pvt Itd. Plot No: 9-18/5, First Floor, Bharathi Nagar, Temple Alwal, Medchal, Telangana-500010.	Uniformity of weight, Identification and Assay of Nirmatrelvir.	Drug Control Department Delhi	RDTL Chandigarh
26.	Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Niacinamide Injection (Eldervit-12)	B. No.: JE-07 Mfg dt: 12/2022 Exp dt: 11/2024 Mfd by: M/s. SVP Lifesciences SARA Industrial Estate, Sector C 10/1, Selaqui, Rampur, Dehradun, U.K.	Identification and Assay of Folic Acid.	CDSCO North Zone	RDTL Chandigarh
27.	Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Nicotinamide Injection (Eldervit -12 Injection)	B. No.: RA2008 Mfg dt: 02/2022 Exp dt: 01/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Ronam Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Village – Kalujhanda, Tehsil- Baddi, Distt.- Solan (H.P.) 174103.	Assay of Folic Acid	CDSCO Sub-Zone	RDTL Chandigarh
28.	Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Nicotinamide Injection (Eldervit -12 Injection)	B. No.: RA2156 Mfg dt: 12/2022 Exp dt: 11/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Ronam Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Village – Kalujhanda, Tehsil- Baddi, Distt.- Solan (H.P.) 174103.	Assay of Folic Acid	CDSCO Sub-Zone	RDTL Chandigarh
29.	Diphenhydramine HCl, Ammonium- Chloride and Sodium Citrate Cough Expectorant	B. No.: LDS2005AL Mfg dt: 12/2022 Exp dt: 05/2024 Mfd by: M/s. HINDUSTAN LABORATORIES, LIMITED, Plot No. 5-9, Survey No. 38/2, Aliyali, Palghar (W), Dist – Palghar 401404, Maharashtra.	Assay of Menthol	CDSCO Sub-Zone	RDTL Chandigarh
30.	Pre and Probiotic Capsules	B. No.: HPH 207 Mfg dt: 04/2022 Exp dt: 02/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Med Manor Organics Pvt. Ltd., Unit- II, K.No. 143M/7, Village-Raipur, Pargana- Bhagwanpur, Tehsil- Roorkee, Distt. Haridwar, Uttarakhand- 247 661.	Identification and Assay of Streptococcus faecalis	CDSCO North Zone	RDTL Chandigarh

31.	Vitamin C Injection IP and Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Nicotinamide Injection (Eldervit-12 Injection)	B. No.: EP-0916 Mfg dt: 10/2022 Exp dt: 09/2024 Mfd by: M/s. E.G Pharmaceuticals, Vill. Mandhala, Teh. Kasauli Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh.	Particulate matter	CDSCO North Zone	RDTL Chandigarh
32.	Telmisartan 40 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets IP (Telma-AM Tablets)	B. No.: 18220076 Mfg dt: 01/2022 Exp dt: 12/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Samlik Marchak, Industrial Growth Centre, East Sikkim, Sikkim-737135.	Dissolution of Telmisartan	Drug Control Department Delhi	RDTL Chandigarh
33.	Metronidazole Tablets IP 400 mg	B. No.: 3000421 Mfg dt: 03/2021 Exp dt: 02/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No.14, II Phase, Peenya, Bengaluru-560058.	Dissolution.	CDSCO Subzone Bangalore	CDTL Chennai
34.	BACLOX-400 (Norfloxacin Tablets IP)	B. No.: AUT-22002 Mfg dt: 08/2022 Exp dt: 07/2025 Mfd by: M/s. Supermax Laboratories, Plot No.40, Pharmacity Selaqui Industrial Area, Dehradun- 248011.	Dissolution	CDSCO West- Zone Mumbai.	CDTL, Mumbai
35.	ODIMONT-AL (Montelukast, Levocetirizine HCl & Ambroxol HCl (SR) Tablets)	B. No.: GZOA22002 Mfg dt: 11/2022 Exp dt: 10/2024 Mfd by: M/s. GKM New Pharma Spl. Type Plot No. 5, 6, 7 & 8, Pipdic Electronic Park, Thirubuvanai Puducherry- 605 107.	Assay and Dissolution of Montelukast	CDSCO West-Zone	CDTL, Mumbai
36.	Voglibose Tablets IP 0.2mg	B.No.: 1121-27 Mfg dt: 10/2022 Exp dt: 09/2024 Mfd by: M/s HAB Pharmaceuticals & Research Ltd., 10, Pharmacity, SIDCUL, Selaqui, Dehradun- 248011	Test for Assay	Sub-zone, Indore	CDTL, Mumbai
37.	Lactuedge (Lactulose Solution USP)	B. No.: GA22005 Mfg dt: 02/2022 Exp dt: 01/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., B-3, Dev Bhoomi Industrial Estate, Puhana Iqbalpur Road, Roorkee- 247 667.	Assay and Organic Impurities	CDSCO West-Zone	CDTL, Mumbai
38.	Albendazole Tablets IP	B. No.: MS4AI2202 Mfg dt: 09/2022 Exp dt: 08/2025 Mfd by: M/s. MAXTAR BIO-GENICS, Khasra No. 705, Vill. Malku Majra, Nalagarh Road , Baddi, Distt. Solan – 173205, Himachal Pradesh, India.	Dissolution	Drug Control Department Meghalaya	RDTL Guwahati
39.	Amoxycillin, Cloxacillin & Lactic Acid Bacillus Capsules Amoxynol Plus LB	B. No.: PRB-220203 Mfg dt: 02/2022 Exp dt: 01/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Preet Remedies Ltd. 183-186, HPSIDC, Industrial Area, Baddi- 173205- Himachal Pradesh.	Assay of Cloxacillin	Drug Control Department Jharkhand	RDTL Guwahati
40.	Ascorbic Acid Tablets IP 500mg	B. No.: T392012 Mfg dt: 01/2022 Exp dt: 12/2023 Mfd by: M/s. ANG Lifesciences India Ltd. Village Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan- 173205, Himachal Pradesh.	Description	Drug Control Department Assam	RDTL Guwahati

41.	CIPROFLOXACI N HYDROCHLORI DE TABLETS I.P. 500 mg	B. No.: 0701122 Mfg dt: 05/2022 Exp dt: 04/2025 Mfd by: M/s. KARNATAKA ANTIBIOTICS & PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, Plot No. 14, II Phase, Peenya, Bengaluru – 560 058.	Dissolution	Drug Control Department Jharkhand	RDTL Guwahati
42.	Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets I. P.	B. No.: RT-221004 Mfg dt: 10/2022 Exp dt: 03/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Relief Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Khasra No. 72, Makhyali Dundi, Peerpura Road, Roorkee, Byepass, Deli Road, Manglour, Roorkee-247656, Haridwar, Uttarakhand.	Identification and Assay of Vitamin D3	Drug Control Department Bihar	RDTL Guwahati
43.	Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets I. P. (Calcidoc-500)	B. No.: T2030158A Mfg dt: 03/2022 Exp dt: 02/2024 Mfd by: M/s. ION Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Baddi – Barotiwala Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 173205.	Assay of Vitamin D3	Drug Control Department Jharkhand	RDTL Guwahati
44.	Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P.	B. No.: RT-221008 Mfg dt: 10/2022 Exp dt: 03/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Relief Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Khasra No. 72, Makhyali Dundi, Peerpura Road, Roorkee Bypass, Delhi Road, Manglour, Roorkee-247656, Haridwar, Uttarakhand.	Assay of Vitamin D3	Drug Control Department Bihar	RDTL Guwahati
45.	O2 (Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets I.P.)	B. No.: E20034 Mfg dt: 01/2022 Exp dt: 12/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Medley Pharmaceutical Ltd. Lane No. 3, Phase-1, SIDCO Industrial Complex, Bari Brahmama, Jammu- 181133.	Identification and Assay of Ofloxacin & Ornidazole	Drug Control Department Assam	RDTL Guwahati
46.	CIPROFLOXACI N HYDROCHLORI DE TABLETS I.P. 500 mg	B. No.: KA3202 Mfg dt: 01/2022 Exp dt: 12/2024 Mfd by: M/s. Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited, Plot No. 37, Site No.34/4, NTTF Main Road, II Phase, Peenya, Bengaluru – 560058, India.	Dissolution	Drug Control Department Jharkhand	RDTL Guwahati
47.	ALCIFLOX 500 (Ciprofloxacin Tablets I.P.)	B. No.: ACT22004SL Mfg dt: 02/2022 Exp dt: 01/2025 Mfd by: M/s. Shiva Biogenetic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. village Manpura, Baddi, Dist. Solan, Himachal Pradesh- 174101.	Dissolution	Drug Control Department Jharkhand	RDTL Guwahati
48.	Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg	B. No.: T101004 Mfg dt: 09/2021 Exp dt: 08/2023 Mfd by: M/s. ANG Lifesciences India Ltd. Village Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan- 173205- Himachal Pradesh.	Dissolution & Description	Drug Control Department Bihar	RDTL Guwahati

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